The New York City Department of Sanitation announced new commercial organics requirements for New York City businesses. Certain businesses are required by law to separate their organic waste. New minimum requirements were unveiled in August, and if your business meets the criteria, you must comply with the business […]

It would be an understatement to say Mid-Island Little League’s journey in the Little League World Series captured the attention of Staten Islanders the last few weeks as their games became the buzz around the borough. Although the Travis squad was eliminated Thursday night after dropping a 7-3 […]

By Cristina Pinzon, Stateside Affairs Staten Island Assemblywoman Nicole Maliotakis stood at the podium remembering a time, pre-Hurricane Sandy, when the East Shore was called the Fun Coast. She was speaking at a press conference August 16 announcing the formation of the East Shore Local Development Corporation (ESLDC), […]

The Atlantic Ocean beachfront and the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Boardwalk served as the perfect backdrop to announce the establishment of the East Shore Local Development Corporation (ESLDC) on Thursday at the South Fin Grill in South Beach. The mission of the ESLDC is to enhance the economy of […]

Changing the face of a historic shore town! By CRISTINA PINZON, Stateside Affairs Staten Island Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Linda Baran will be joined by elected officials and the East Shore Local Development Corporation board of directors, community leaders, and project manager Dr. Abe Unger to […]

Success can be measured in different ways. That was apparent after listening to graduates of the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce Foundation Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) during an alumni luncheon at the newly-opened Dave & Buster’s at the Staten Island Mall. The program – which works with high school students […]

The beginning of Grace Kelli Cupcakes started innocently enough as the gourmet cupcake and treat business started when Sandra Mathis sold treats to raise funds for her daughter’s pre-kindergarten graduation in the Bronx. After hearing positive feedback from customers, Mathis – who named the company after her daughter […]